Modern Asian Theatre and Performance 1900 – 2000 is a ground-breaking survey,
tracking the advent of modern drama in Japan, India, China, Korea and Southeast
Asia. It considers the shaping power of realism and naturalism, the influence of
Western culture, the relationship between theatrical modernisation and social
modernisation, and how theatre operates in contemporary Asian society.
Organised by period, nation and region, each chapter provides:
·a historical overview of the culture;
·an outline of theatre history;
·a survey of significant playwrights, actors, directors, companies, plays and
productions.
With contributions from an international team of scholars, this authoritative
introduction will uniquely equip students and scholars with a broad
understanding of the